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Drone Engineering Internship Curriculum

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Drone Engineering Internship Curriculum

This document provides information about Drona Aviation, an IIT Bombay startup working with drones for the past 10 years. It details their mission, vision, and programs for students to gain drone engineering experience through training, projects, and potential internships.

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Lesson Plan 01:
Month 01
Introduction to basics of Drone

Basic of Aerodynamics and paper


planes

Forces of flights and Introduction


to Aromodelling
Dynamic of Aerial systems

Practical projects
Week 1: Introduction to Basics of Drone

Introduction to Drones and Basics

DAY 01 (1 hour)
Mechanical and Electronics
Overview of drone technology
Components: Frame, motors, propellers, flight controller
Basic aerodynamics principles

DAY 02 (1 hour)
Paper Planes and Basics of Aerodynamics
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Introduction to aerodynamics
Lift, drag, thrust, and weight
Paper plane construction and principles

Forces of Flight

DAY 03 (1 hour)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Detailed study of aerodynamic forces
Role of surfaces: wings, rudder, elevator, and ailerons
Equations governing flight forces

Introduction to Aeromodelling
DAY 04 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Basics of aeromodel construction
Materials and design considerations
Overview of different aeromodels
DAY 05 (1 hour)

Dynamics of Aerial Systems


Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Understanding the motion of aircraft
Stability and control in flight
Role of control surfaces

Practical-Model Plane Building


DAY 06 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Step-by-step model plane construction
Hands-on experience with basic tools
Safety measures in workshop environments

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Week 2: Basic of Aerodynamics and
Paper Planes

Introduction to Drones and UAVs

DAY 07 (1 hour)
Electronics and Computer Science
Drone classifications and applications
Overview of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Integration of electronics in drone systems

DAY 08 (1 hour)
Types of Drones and Their Structures
Electronics and Mechanical Engineering
Quadcopters, hexacopters, octocopters
Frame materials and designs
Mechanical considerations for different drone types

Applications and Future Trends of Drones

DAY 09 (1 hour)
Electronics and Computer Science
Commercial and industrial applications
Emerging trends in drone technology
Ethical and legal considerations

Forces of Flight in Drones


DAY 10 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Applying aerodynamic principles to drones
Effects of weight distribution and balance
Impact of design on flight dynamics
DAY 11 (1 hour)

Controls of an Airplane
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Ailerons, elevators, rudders, and flaps
Control mechanisms in traditional aircraft
Adaptation of aircraft controls for drones

Controls of a Drone
DAY 12 (1 hour)

Electronics and Computer Science


Flight controllers and their role
PID controllers for stabilization
Programming controls for specific maneuvers

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Week 3: Introduction to Aeromodeling

Building the Drone – Pluto

DAY 13 (1 hour)
Electronics and Mechanical Engineering
Hands-on assembly of a drone kit
Component integration and wiring
Testing and calibration procedures

DAY 14 (1 hour)
Test Flight and Troubleshooting
Electronics and Mechanical Engineering
Pre-flight checklist
Common issues and how to troubleshoot
Ensuring safe and stable flights

Types of Systems and Stability

DAY 15 (1 hour)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Understanding stability in dynamic systems
Control systems in drones
Redundancy and fail-safes in drone design

Need for Sensors in Drones


DAY 16 (1 hour)

Electronics and Computer Science


Role of sensors in drone technology
Overview of gyros, accelerometers, GPS, etc.
Sensor fusion for accurate data
DAY 17(1 hour)

How Sensors Work in Drones


Electronics and Computer Science
Detailed workings of drone sensors
Calibration and precision considerations
Real-world applications of sensor data

Accelerometer Experiment
DAY 18 (1 hour)

Electronics and Computer Science


Practical experimentation with accelerometers
Understanding data output
Calibration techniques

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Week 4: Sensor and it’s Applications

Gyro Sensor Experiment

DAY 19(1 hour)


Electronics and Computer Science
Hands-on experience with gyro sensors
Gyroscopic principles and stability
Fine-tuning gyro settings

DAY 20 (1 hour)
Magnetometer Experiment
Electronics and Computer Science
Exploration of magnetometer functionality
Magnetic field considerations
Calibration and interference mitigation

Barometer Experiment

DAY 21 (1 hour)
Electronics and Computer Science
Utilizing barometric sensors for altitude
Understanding atmospheric pressure
Calibration techniques

Distance Sensors and Applications


DAY 22 (1 hour)

Electronics and Computer Science


Types of distance sensors (ultrasonic, lidar, etc.)
Applications in drone technology
Integration and calibration

Time of Flight Sensors, Thermal Sensors,


DAY 23 (1 hour)

Chemical Sensors
Electronics and Computer Science
Exploring advanced sensors
Thermal imaging and chemical sensors
Specialized applications in drones

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Lesson Plan 02:
Month 02
Configuration of Propellers & Parameters

Motors and Their Functions in drone

Batteries and Their Types used

Block Programming for Drones – Basics

Practical projects
Week 1: Configuration of Propellers &
Motor Parameters

Propellers and Their Parameters


DAY 24(1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Role of propellers in drone propulsion
Design considerations for efficiency
Material choices and their impact

Configuring Propellers on Drones


DAY 25(1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Understanding pitch, diameter, and blade count
Propeller matching for different applications
Balancing and optimizing performance

Motors and Their Functions


DAY 26 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Electric motor fundamentals
Types of motors used in drones
Factors influencing motor selection

Homopolar Motor Experiment


DAY 27 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Hands-on experiment with homopolar motors
Understanding basic motor principles
Comparison with conventional drone motors

Working of Motors in Drones


DAY 28 (1 hour)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Integration of motors in drone systems
Motor control mechanisms
Impact of motor performance on drone flight

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Week 2: Batteries and Parameters of
LiPo Batteries

Batteries and Their Types


DAY 29(1 hour)

Electronics
Battery basics and types
Considerations for drone power
Voltage, capacity, and discharge rates

Parameters of LiPo Batteries


DAY 30(1 hour)

Electronics
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries in drones
Understanding battery specifications
Safety measures and proper handling

Block Programming for Drones – Basics


DAY 31 (1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Introduction to block programming
Overview of visual programming languages
Creating simple drone commands using blocks

Measuring Height with Pluto Blocks


DAY 32 (1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Practical exercise in block programming
Implementing height measurement algorithms
Troubleshooting common programming errors

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Week 3-4: Block Programming for
Drones

Color Wheel Project with Pluto Blocks


DAY 33(1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Creating a color-based drone project
Utilizing sensors and actuators
Understanding color recognition algorithms

Truth or Dare Game with Pluto Blocks


DAY 34(1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Developing a simple interactive drone game
Implementing decision-making algorithms
Testing and refining the game

Spirit Level Project with Pluto Blocks


DAY 35 (1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Building a drone spirit level system
Understanding sensor fusion for stability
Implementing and calibrating the project

Logic Drone Project with Pluto Blocks


DAY 36 (1 hour)

Computer Science and Electronics


Advanced block programming concepts
Developing a logic-based drone project
Integrating multiple sensors and controls

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